Top Portland Event Picks, August 20-26

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21

JAMIE XX[MUSIC] Jamie Smith’s brand of
tripped-out house feels too claustrophobic for the mainstream, but along
with enrapturing festival crowds with the XX, he’s also produced tracks
for the likes of Drake and Alicia Keys, proving his minimalist beats
work as well on Top 40 radio as they do in dark, sweaty clubs. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. 9 pm. $15. 21+.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

ROCKY BUTTE SUNSET DANCE PARTY PICNIC[BIKES] You know that big hill in
Northeast Portland? Past the Cully neighborhood? Where XRAY.FM has its
one terrestrial transmitter? You’re pedaling up it tonight, accompanied
by sound system-equipped cargo bikes. It’s a hefty climb, but the views
are worth it. Bring a potluck dish to share, as well as bike lights and
whatever libations you favor. Meet at Irving Park, Northeast 11th Avenue and Klickitat Street. 6:30 pm. Free.

OBT EXPOSED[DANCE] Gape at some very bendy human
beings as the dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre take their pointe shoes
downtown for a week of alfresco public rehearsals. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave., obt.org. All day. Free.